Nina Massey

Crime

Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told

The discount retailer was bought by US investment firm Fortress in 2024 for an undisclosed sum.
7 May 2026
Science

Astronomers produce most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster

A previously undiscovered radio signal from the centre of the cluster was also detected.
16 Jan 2024
Science

Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

The skin, which has a pebbled surface and most closely resembles crocodile skin, belonged to an early species of Palaeozoic reptile.
11 Jan 2024
Science

New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of T. rex, study suggests

Researchers have identified the newly discovered subspecies of tyrannosaur known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis.
11 Jan 2024
Science

Watching others visibly dislike vegetables may make you dislike them too – study

In the study more than 200 women aged 18-30 watched a video of unfamiliar adults consuming raw broccoli.
11 Jan 2024
Science

New drug offers hope to patients with life-threatening heart condition – study

A study shows that patients with transthryretin amyloid cardiomyopathy benefited significantly when they took the drug Acoramidis.
10 Jan 2024
Science

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high MS and Alzheimer’s rates in Europe – study

Researchers analysed the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.
10 Jan 2024
Science

Nasa delays Artemis Moon missions

As part of the programme, Nasa had planned to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon in 2025.
9 Jan 2024
Science

Home of farthest-known fast radio burst is collection of seven galaxies – study

In 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst ever observed.
9 Jan 2024
Health

Vaccine ‘may be able to delay relapse in specific pancreatic and bowel cancers’

Avoiding relapse could also help increase rates of survival, researchers say.
9 Jan 2024
Science

Peregrine: Private Moon mission blasts off into space

The Peregrine Mission One – built by US space company Astrobotic – is set to become the first private probe to land on the Moon.
8 Jan 2024
UK

New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

A new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually much closer in colour than typically thought.
5 Jan 2024
Science

Study reveals genetic link between anorexia and being an early riser

People with the eating disorder often wake early and experience insomnia, the researchers found.
4 Jan 2024
Science

Hearing aids may help people live longer, study suggests

Past research has suggested that untreated hearing loss can result in a reduced life span.
3 Jan 2024
Health

Molecule ‘shows promise’ as effective first line of prostate cancer treatment

Carnosine can be produced in the body and is also found in meat.
1 Jan 2024
Science

Health and lifestyle factors could increase risk of young-onset dementia – study

The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, researchers say.
26 Dec 2023
Science

100 years since the first diabetes patient treated with insulin in England

A century ago a diabetes diagnosis was essentially a ‘death sentence’, experts say.
25 Dec 2023
Science

Experts warn of eye injuries when opening bottles of fizz

The academics describe the best way to open the bottles in order to minimise risk.
20 Dec 2023
Science

Humans have wiped out twice as many bird species as previously thought – study

Researchers believe 1,430 bird species – almost 12% – have died out over modern human history.
19 Dec 2023
UK

Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, research suggests.
14 Dec 2023
UK

Reading on digital devices does little to improve reading, study suggests

Researchers suggest educators and parents should encourage students, especially younger ones, to read in print more often than on digital devices.
13 Dec 2023